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Publication date: 1 June 2003

Victoria J. Mabin and Steven J. Balderstone

The theory of constraints (TOC) is a multi‐faceted systems methodology that has been developed to assist people and organisations to think about their problems, develop…

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The theory of constraints (TOC) is a multi‐faceted systems methodology that has been developed to assist people and organisations to think about their problems, develop breakthrough solutions and implement those solutions successfully. This paper describes a literature‐based research project examining the results of TOC applications reported in the literature. In particular, it presents here the results of a meta‐analysis of over 80 successful TOC applications, based on available quantitative data, which showed that significant improvements in both operational and financial performance were achieved as a result of applying TOC. Despite extensive searches, the research found no reports of failures. While reports are mainly from manufacturing organisations, the findings may be generalisable to other types of organisations, particularly to their operational aspects. The paper concludes with an agenda for future research on the use of TOC in operations and production management.

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International Journal of Operations & Production Management, vol. 23 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0144-3577

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Publication date: 1 March 1981

Raju M. Mathew and Santhamma Raju

Universities are social and economic instruments for investment in man and thereby for the development of human resources at the highest level. This is truer in the case of…

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Universities are social and economic instruments for investment in man and thereby for the development of human resources at the highest level. This is truer in the case of developing countries where science and technology have not yet extended their beneficial aspects to whole spheres of social life. While preserving culture and heritage, universities are the most powerful institutions for social change and innovation. At the same time, universities and colleges themselves are subject to changes and need to adapt to these.

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Library Management, vol. 2 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-5124

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